Assistant or Associate Professor in Quantum Information Science and Technology

Binghamton University is a premier public R1 research institution in the State University of New York (SUNY) system, uniting over 130 interdisciplinary educational programs with vibrant research initiatives. Our mission emphasizes extraordinary student success, research, and service within a collegial and inclusive culture. The university merges rigorous academics, distinguished faculty, and state-of-the-art facilities to engage and challenge over 18,000 students, including a diverse body of first-generation and international learners.

About the role

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering in the Thomas J. Watson College of Engineering and Applied Science at Binghamton University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of assistant professor, beginning in fall 2026. Exceptional candidates at the associate professor level with a well-established research program and sustained extramural funding may also be considered, contingent on qualifications and budgetary approval.

We seek scholars whose research and teaching will strengthen Watson College’s focus on Quantum Information Science and Technology (QIST) and foster cross-disciplinary collaborations across engineering and the physical/computational sciences.

Responsibilities

• Develop and sustain a vibrant, externally funded research program
• Mentor graduate and undergraduate students
• Teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels
• Provide service to the department, college, and university
• Advance Watson College’s commitment to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive academic environment
• Engage in collaborative initiatives across Binghamton University

Focus Areas

Theoretical Focus Areas (but not limited to):

• Distributed quantum computing
• Quantum networking
• Quantum sensing/metrology/imaging
• Quantum error correction
• Quantum entanglement theory

Experimental Focus Areas (but not limited to):

• Neutral-atom platforms (cold atoms or warm vapor)
• Photonic systems (including nonlinear crystal sources and quantum optics)
• Hardware relevant to quantum networking, sensing, imaging, metrology, and quantum information processing

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Computer Engineering/Science, or a closely related field by spring 2026
• Commitment to excellence in research, teaching, mentoring, and inclusive academic culture
• Record of scholarship as evidenced by peer-reviewed publications and citations
• Teaching experience at the undergraduate/graduate levels
• Potential to secure extramural funding
• Potential to build a visible research program and collaborate across disciplines

Preferred Qualifications

(For consideration at the Associate Professor level):

• Nationally or internationally recognized research record in QIST
• Evidence of sustained extramural funding and a well-established, high-impact research program
• Demonstrated leadership in QIST (e.g., team building, center-scale initiatives, community service, or standards/roadmapping efforts)

Watson College Commitments

Watson College is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive community that maximizes innovation and impact. We develop structures and opportunities to improve the experience of all students, particularly those underrepresented in engineering and computer science. Faculty, staff, and students work together to cultivate empathy, advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), and address barriers to social mobility. We strongly encourage applicants who share these goals—especially underrepresented minorities, women, and persons with disabilities—to apply.

H1B visa sponsorship may not be available for this position.